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T711 DBY

1999 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,369 mi
Last recorded128,369 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT711 DBY
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 128,369 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 127,501 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 127,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 116,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 103,529 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2007 100,700 miles

O/S/R and O/S/F SIDE AIR BAG COVERS LOOSE

Fail 9 Jun 2007 100,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F and O/S/R air bags covers loose

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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T711 DBY is a 1999 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 101,932 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T711 DBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 27 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T711 DBY registered?

T711 DBY is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 4 June 1999.

Is T711 DBY safe to buy?

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